
Robert Lin
ROBERT LIN is a Chinese-American actor/writer/filmmaker based in New York and Beijing. His major film acting credits include the starring role as Chairman Mao in Martin Scorsese directed Tibetan epic Kundun, which was nominated for four Academy Awards. He was also featured in 2003’s smash hit School of Rock (Paramount Pictures) with Jack Black, and appeared in Red Corner (MGM) with Richard Gere. Other film credits include Green Card Fever, Man of the Century, Lift to Hell, The Nightingale of Tibet, Iceberg and just releasedFront Cover, an American comedy.
11
Films
1
TV Shows
Known For
12 Credits
Oz
1997

School of Rock
as Lawrence's Father
2003

Red Corner
as Director Liu's Interpreter
1997

Shanghai Knights
as Additional ADR Voice (uncredited)
2003

Kundun
as Chairman Mao
1997

Iceberg
2013

Lift to Hell
as Dr. Zhang Tiankai
2013

Baober in Love
as Doctor
2004

Man of the Century
as Chinese Mob Boss
1999

Four Rivers Six Ranges: The Untold Story of Tibet
2025

Waiting in Beijing
as Dr. Zheng
2008

In Search of 'Kundun' with Martin Scorsese
as Self
1998